Big Salt Lake Road over Black Bear Creek
FairPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 10.0 · Structure no. 1362
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Salt Lake Road over Black Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Big Salt Lake Road over Black Bear Creek in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2039. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Salt Lake Road over Black Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Salt Lake Road over Black Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Big Salt Lake Road over Black Bear Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Big Salt Lake Road over Black Bear Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Big Salt Lake Road over Black Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.